Value to Beneficial Insects

Propagation

Description: Increase by tip cuttings taken from November to March. Propagation by seed is can be difficult. Seed Collection: The outer fleshy part of the furit may be removed by macering the fruits with water and separating the nutlets by flotation or air-screening. Seed Treatment: Seeds of most Arctostaphylos species have hard seed coats and dormant embryos. Scarification (several hours in H2SO4) followed by stratification may improve germination. Commercially Avail: yes